Don't miss out!

Subscribe to our Free Newsletter and get the latest from Garden Help:

Gardening News
Great Competitions
Special Offers
Videos & Projects
Reviews

For a limited time we are also giving a FREE GIFT to every new subscriber. Sign up and receive your free copy of '12 Months in the Garden'


x

Sponsor Logo
Garden.Help is sponsored this week by Grazers
Sponsor Logo
Sponsored this week by Grazers
Garden Help
Sign Up
Diagnose plant problems and treat garden pests


Get Gardening Help!

Home /Pests & Diseases /

Sawfly - Gooseberry


Description

The adult sawflies are winged insects 5-7mm long, with yellow bodies with black markings and black heads. The caterpillars have pale green bodies with black spots, and black heads and about 20mm long.

Symptoms

Plants are severely defoliated as a result of the caterpillars feeding. Often the older leaves will have the veins remaining on the older leaves as these parts are too tough for the caterpillars mouthparts to deal with.

What next...

Now you know what the problem is, and the damage it is doing, don't let your plant suffer.

All Treatments for Sawfly - Gooseberry

Organic Treatments for Sawfly - Gooseberry


For specific problems try one of our specialists...

Latest Gardening & Horticultural Careers


Explore Gardens from Around the World


/

Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
Pamplemousses, Mauritius

/

Eram Garden
Shiraz, Iran

/

Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Bangalore, India

/

Nongnooch Tropical Garden
Pattaya, Thailand

/

Majorelle Garden
Marrakesh, Morocco



Garden Deals & Offers

Save &pound140: ECOVACS GOAT G1-800 Robotic Lawn Mower
Save £140: ECOVACS GOAT G1-800 Robotic Lawn Mower
Save &pound50: Kubic Dining Set
Save £50: Kubic Dining Set
Save &pound94.00: Outsunny Outdoor 3-Seater Swing Chair-Black
Save £94.00: Outsunny Outdoor 3-Seater Swing Chair-Black
20% Off: Padded Foldable Striped Lounger
20% Off: Padded Foldable Striped Lounger

Watch a Video!

How do I treat liverwort?
How do I treat liverwort?
Caring for Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Celery in a Polytunnel
Caring for Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Celery in a Polytunnel
Rooting Cuttings
Rooting Cuttings
How to Grow Perennial Scabius
How to Grow Perennial Scabius
Growing Carrots in Pots
Growing Carrots in Pots
Autumn Clearing
Autumn Clearing

Sponsor Logo
Garden.Help is sponsored this week by Grazers
Sponsor Logo
Sponsored this week by Grazers